Originally posted on CulturaPolitics: The Los Angeles Aztecs was a pro soccer team founded in 1974 by a real estate millionaire, Dr. Jack Gregory, as the newest expansion team of the North American Soccer League (NASL). In 1968 the NASL was the largest professional soccer league with 17 teams playing throughout the United States and…

UPDATE: A grassroots LAFC supporters movement out of Santa Ana has launched on Facebook, complete with planning options for a stadium in the downtown. Impressive effort to say the least. FULL DISCLOSURE: I, Omar Ávalos Gallegos, perhaps the most well-known or visible proponent of putting Major League Soccer in Santa Ana going back some years,… Read More Why Santa Ana is Still an Ideal Option for Major League Soccer

The MLS to Santa Ana saga continues. UPDATE, NOV. 5, 2014: LAFC ownership confirmed that they’re open “to all options in LA and OC.” .@TrueBlueLowry21 Super complex question. Number 1 priority-a winning home for the team & fans. Open to all options in LA & Orange County. — LAFC (@LAFC) November 6, 2014 PREVIOUSLY: Major… Read More Major League Soccer is Still Eyeing Santa Ana

Originally posted on Winds FC Post: The Santa Ana Winds FC launch their “We Know Soccer, We Know Santa Ana” photo campaign. The series consists of scenes from around town, including recognizable Santa Ana landmarks like the water tower, the Spurgeon clock tower, the “Visions of Orange County” mural by Emigdio Vásquez on Santa Ana…

Originally posted on Winds FC Post: Tonight promises to be a hard-fought and quality match between two reputable squads. One, Santa Ana Winds FC, is Defending United Premier League Champion and PSA Elite is a consistently top performing squad, having made a deep run in last year’s US Open Cup, only losing out to eventual…

Originally posted on Winds FC Post: Omar Ávalos Gallegos, M.A., a creative entrepreneur, performer and lecturer, combines years of experience in Arts & Entertainment advocacy and promotion. A lifelong resident of Santa Ana, Mr. Ávalos advocated successfully for the creation of the City of Santa Ana’s Arts & Culture Commission, and co-promoted the 2004 and…